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11:293h56Reading15:25Barnstaple£571One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to Barnstaple
The cheapest option from Reading to Barnstaple is train, with an average price of £56. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Reading to Barnstaple among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 219 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£56 Average Price Cheapest option | £86 Average Price |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Barnstaple trains for today, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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.png) | 6:53 Reading | 3h36 | 10:29 Barnstaple | 2 changes | |
| 8:29 Reading | 2h56 | 11:25 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 9:29 Reading | 2h56 | 12:25 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 10:29 Reading | 3h00 | 13:29 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 11:29 Reading | 2h58 | 14:27 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 12:31 Reading | 2h54 | 15:25 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 13:29 Reading | 2h57 | 16:26 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 14:29 Reading | 2h59 | 17:28 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 15:29 Reading | 3h04 | 18:33 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 16:29 Reading | 3h02 | 19:31 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 17:29 Reading | 3h03 | 20:32 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 18:29 Reading | 3h04 | 21:33 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 19:31 Reading | 3h06 | 22:37 Barnstaple | 1 change | |
| 23:27 Reading | 10h01 | 9:28 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Barnstaple
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Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Reading to Barnstaple, including direct trains, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Lowest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 0:49 |
Last train 23:11 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Barnstaple trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Barnstaple from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Barnstaple by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Barnstaple
Most Reading to Barnstaple trains use the Reading to Barnstaple station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Barnstaple train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to Barnstaple leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Barnstaple station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Getting to Barnstaple from Barnstaple city centre
Barnstaple train station facilities and services
Barnstaple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Station Masters Cafe
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barnstaple.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barnstaple: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barnstaple: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barnstaple: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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